Climate
2022, May, 19, 13:35:00
GLOBAL CLIMATE RESCUE
The global energy system is broken and bringing us ever closer to climate catastrophe.
2022, May, 18, 11:55:00
GERMANY AGAINST NUCLEAR POWER
Germany will phase out nuclear energy by 2022.
2022, May, 18, 11:35:00
CHINA SOLAR POWER 11 GW
China’s Shandong Provincial Energy Administration has called for proposals to build 10 fixed offshore solar PV power plants, with a combined capacity of 11.25 GW and set to be realised between 2022 and 2025.
2022, May, 17, 13:30:00
U.S. GRID MODERNISATION $2 TLN
All this progress, however, could be derailed without a massive overhaul of America’s antiquated electric infrastructure – a task some industry experts say requires more than $2 trillion.
2022, May, 17, 13:20:00
GLOBAL CHAOTIC ENERGY TRANSITION
The energy transition to net zero emissions will likely take longer than planned, and the cost will be much higher than most realize.
2022, May, 17, 13:15:00
BRITAIN'S TRANSPORT DECARBONIZATION
Truck manufacturers and the freight industry would benefit from a future on-route charging and hydrogen re-fueling system on Britain's motorway (freeway) network.
2022, May, 16, 11:50:00
U.S. CO2 EMISSIONS UP
In 2021, U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions increased by 296 million metric tons (MMmt), or 6%, compared with 2020 levels.
2022, May, 11, 11:20:00
OIL PRICES 2022-23: $107 - $97
The Brent price will average $107/b in 2Q22 and $103/b in the second half of 2022, the average price to fall to $97/b in 2023.
2022, May, 11, 10:55:00
GLOBAL ENERGY, CLIMATE CRISIS
I believe we are in fact in the first global energy crisis, and this is affecting the oil markets, gas markets, electricity markets and coal markets. The world has never seen such an energy crisis.
2022, May, 6, 11:15:00
FRANCE, INDIA STRATEGIC COOPERATION
Seven years after the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the joint launch of the International Solar Alliance, India and France’s commitment to tackle climate change is stronger than ever, both on mitigation and adaptation.
2022, May, 6, 10:45:00
U.S. CLIMATE INVESTMENT $2.3 BLN
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $2.3 billion for three efforts to advance diverse carbon management approaches that reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution, address the impacts of climate change, and create good-paying jobs while prioritizing community engagement and environmental justice.
2022, May, 5, 14:25:00
GLOBAL CLIMATE RISKS 4% GDP
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka's exposure to wildfires, floods, major storms and also water shortages mean South Asia has 10%-18% of GDP at risk, roughly treble that of North America and 10 times more than the least-affected region, Europe.
2022, May, 4, 12:00:00
GLOBAL RENEWABLES UP TO 85% IN 2021
Complete removal of fossil fuels from the global economy removes three quarters of global greenhouse emissions.
2022, May, 4, 11:55:00
U.S. ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS $3 BLN
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs for families.
2022, April, 29, 12:00:00
EUROPEAN GHG EMISSIONS UP
In 2021, GHG emissions from the power sector rose by more than 8.3%, as the economic recovery fuelled the electricity demand - it returned to its 2019 level - and as the surge in European gas prices incited power generation groups to shift from gas to coal.